Description
Indulgent softbatch cream cheese chocolate chip cookies merge creamy richness with classic chocolate chip comfort. Melting chocolate morsels and silky cream cheese create a perfect balance that satisfies sweet cravings and leaves you craving another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 cups (400 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sugars:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional and to taste)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, blend softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy and well combined, approximately 3-5 minutes at medium-high speed. Incorporate light brown and granulated sugars, continuing to mix until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, beating thoroughly until fully integrated into the mixture.
- Separately, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a different bowl. Gradually introduce dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, portion dough onto a plate or baking sheet. Softly flatten each mound with palm. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 2 hours or up to 5 days to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with Silpat mat or parchment paper. Place chilled dough mounds 2 inches apart on prepared sheet.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes until edges set and tops are barely firm. Centers may appear slightly undercooked but will solidify during cooling.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack to complete cooling process, maintaining optimal texture and structure.
Notes
- Softened butter and cream cheese create an ultra-creamy, tender texture that makes these cookies melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Cornstarch is the secret weapon for keeping cookies soft and preventing them from becoming hard or crispy, giving a luxurious tender crumb.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing cookie spread and concentrating the rich, buttery flavors, allowing ingredients to fully meld together.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the same delectable texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg